CNN 5 Things Greenland Threats Escalate, Venezuelan Oil Sales, WY Abortion Laws and more
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Jan 7, 2026 Tensions rise as the Trump administration intensifies threats over Greenland while claiming profits from seized Venezuelan oil. A new White House website revises the narrative around January 6, casting protesters in a peaceful light. Transcripts of videos from the Brown University shooting suspect come to light, revealing chilling admissions. Meanwhile, in Wyoming, the Supreme Court upholds abortion rights, striking down laws against abortion pills, marking a significant legal victory for reproductive rights.
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Greenland Acquisition Sparks International Alarm
- The Trump administration publicly discussed acquiring Greenland and didn't rule out military options.
- The proposal met bipartisan pushback and raised NATO and Danish alarm about alliance strains.
Seized Venezuelan Oil Could Yield Billions
- President Trump said Venezuela will turn over 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the US for sale at market value.
- At current prices that amount could raise over $2.5 billion, though daily US consumption exceeds the shipment size.
White House Rewrites January 6 Narrative
- The White House launched a site reframing January 6 as peaceful protesters provoked by police and Pelosi.
- The site also praises pardoned participants despite many being convicted of violence and extremist ties.